2020 KIA Picanto 1.2L Petrol · MK20 CSU
2020 KIA Picanto (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 31,784 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK20 CSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 31,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK20 CSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Picanto (MK20 CSU) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MK20 CSU Mileage History
- 15/05/202426,450 mi
- 15/05/202426,450 mi
- 23/04/202529,265 mi+2,815 mi
- 24/04/202529,266 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/202631,784 mi+2,518 mi
Average of roughly 2,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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